The Crossover NBA Show

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Ant Edwards, Player Pain, & Covid Surges w/Dr. Robby Sikka Apr 29, 2022

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On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes Dr. Robby Sikka, former VP of basketball ops and player wellness for the Timberwolves, to discuss all the latest injury and health issues impacting the playoffs. Will Covid infections warp this postseason? Plus, Sikka shares his experiences working with breakout star Anthony Edwards.

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Brooklyn's Tumultuous Season Finally Ends & Boston's Great Odds Apr 26, 2022

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Mannix and Beck share their thoughts on Ja Morant's surprising win for Most Improved Player before breaking down the Nets embarrassing end to their season including Ben Simmons not showing up on the sidelines for game four, whether Kyrie will be with the team long term, Kevin Durant continuing to rack up major minutes in the playoffs, and if Steve Nash is right for a head coaching role. The guys also look at the Celtics and why they look like the clear title favorite in the East after the sweep

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Kyrie, Kindness & Collective Bargaining, w/ Tamika Tremaglio Apr 22, 2022

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On the Friday edition, Howard Beck sits down with Tamika Tremaglio, the new executive director of the NBA players association, to discuss her first 100 days on the job, priorities for the next labor deal and Kyrie Irving’s caustic clash with Celtics fans.

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Great Playoff Basketball Is Here & Magic Johnson Interview Apr 20, 2022

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Mannix and Beck break down the surprising Defensive Player of the Year Award and why Bam Adebayo has no reason to be upset about not being a finalist. The guys also break down why the Sixers are dominating the Raptors so far, what else we can we expect from Celtics/Nets after a phenomenal game one, and Chris sits down with NBA legend Magic Johnson to discuss his many matchups with the Celtics, what may or may be true on the HBO series 'Winning Time', and his new series 'They Call Me Magic'

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Big Time w/ Muggsy Bogues Apr 15, 2022

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On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes NBA legend Muggsy Bogues to discuss his new book, “Muggsy: My Life from a Kid in the Projects to the Godfather of Small Ball. Bogues reflects on the obstacles he had to overcome growing up in Baltimore, holding the record for shortest player in NBA history, and still having a connection to the Hornets and city of Charlotte

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Revealing Our Awards Voting & Trae Young Interview Apr 13, 2022

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Mannix and Beck break down the not surprising news of Frank Vogel's firing as coach of the Lakers and if we've not only seen Russell Westbrook play his last game as a Laker, but as an NBA player. We also reveal our official votes for Most Valuable Player, Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and Coach of the Year before Howard chats with Atlanta Hawks all star guard Trae Young ahead of this years play in tournament

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KD’s moment of Zen w/ Logan Murdock Apr 08, 2022

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On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes Logan Murdock of The Ringer, to discuss his recent feature on Kevin Durant, and how Durant has thrived amid chaos in Brooklyn. They also discuss the Warriors’ playoff hopes and LeBron James’ recent declaration that he’d like to play with Steph Curry.

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How The Nets Season Will End & Kevin Love Interview Apr 05, 2022

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Mannix and Beck discuss what the Lakers could have done differently after another loss leaves them outside of the play in tournament. We also look at Ben Simmons filing a grievance against the Sixers for withholding $20 million, the ramifications it could hold for others in the future, and what the Nets have to do to end the season in the playoffs. Mannix also sits down with Cavaliers forward Kevin Love to hear about being on the wrong side of LeBron's massive dunk recently, if James could return to Cleveland, and the Cavs chances heading into the playoffs

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No Fools Allowed: Stan Van Gundy & Ben Wallace Apr 01, 2022

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On the Friday edition, Howard Beck first welcomes TNT analyst Stan Van Gundy to break down the East and West races for the Finals, plus Stan’s favorites for Coach of the Year and other awards. Then, Hall of Famer Ben Wallace joins the show to discuss his new cannabis line, “Undrafted,” his thoughts on the Defensive Player of the Year race and much more.

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Miami Meltdown, The All-NBA Debate, And Howard's Volatility Index Mar 29, 2022

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This week on the Crossover, Mannix and Beck dive into the ripple effects of the Robert Williams injury and how it might impact Boston's ability to "bludgeon" their opponents. Plus, Miami's late season swoon, the raging debate over All-NBA slots, a bizarre feud between Ty Lue and Daryl Morey, and why the Nets with Kyrie back full time (but still no Ben Simmons) are causing Howard to invent the "Volatility Index."

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